The Story Behind the Photo of Brooke Shields Doing Goofy Face on the Street of New York City, 1981
This post was originally published on this siteAt 7 o’clock in the morning, on the day of her Sweet Sixteen party, Christa Brooke Camille Shields […]
Month: May 2021
Gorgeous Photos of Ava Gardner in the Early 1950s by Virgil Apger
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1903, American photographer Virgil Apger was brother-in-law of studio photographer Eugene Richee, who gave Apger his first […]
20 Vintage Photos of a Young and Handsome Clint Eastwood in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteClint Eastwood (born May 31, 1930) has reinvented himself many times over the course of a career that […]
Young Tippi Hedren in the 1950s and ’60s Through Beautiful Photos
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1930 in New Ulm, Minnesota, American actress and former fashion model Tippi Hedren appeared on the front […]
The futuristic world as envisioned by Echte Wagner advertising cards, 1930
This post was originally published on this siteThese future fantasy collectible cards were published by the German company Echte Wagner in the first half of […]
30 Lovely Vintage Photos of Kids With Their Pet Dogs
This post was originally published on this siteEvery child at some point begs their parents for a puppy. As a parent, we can’t help but […]
The Flagpole Sitting Trend of the 1920s Was Widely Popularized in the U.S by Alvin “Shipwreck” Kelly
This post was originally published on this siteAlvin “Shipwreck” Kelly (May 11, 1893 – October 11, 1952), a prolific pole sitter who first publicized flagpole […]
30 Stunning Black and White Celebrity Photographs Taken by Dennis Hopper in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteDennis Hopper (1936–2010) is a cult figure. One would be hard-pressed to find anyone who better represents the […]
Hilarious Postcards Show What French People in 1900 Thought Life Would Be Like in 2000
This post was originally published on this siteThese images, which were drawn by Jean-Marc Côté and other French artists, originally appeared on paper cards enclosed […]
Photos of Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey During the Filming of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ (1968)
This post was originally published on this siteRomeo and Juliet is a 1968 period romantic tragedy film based on the play of the same name […]
Gay Men Pose for a Photo While Being Detained at a Police Station in Mexico City, 1935
This post was originally published on this siteA set of pictures of Mexicans, purportedly arrested for homosexuality in 1935. It belongs to the collection of […]
Cringeworthy: Matching Family Sweaters of the ‘60s
This post was originally published on this siteThe trend for wearing matching family clothes was undeniably a huge thing among families in the past, as […]
Yul Brynner: One of the First Russian-American Film Stars
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1920 as Yuliy Borisovich Briner in the city of Vladivostok, Russian-American actor, singer, and director Yul Brynner […]
Kate Bush With a Yellow Ferrari in Italy, 1978
This post was originally published on this siteIt’s January 1978, and Kate Bush has escaped the rain and wind of the British winter to go […]
Color Photos of People Posing With Their Cars in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteThe post-World War II era brought a wide range of new technologies to the automobile consumer, and a […]
Farrah Fawcett Attending the “Celebrity Battle of the Sexes” Tennis Tournament in Mission Viejo, California, 1977
This post was originally published on this siteActress Farrah Fawcett attends the taping of “Celebrity Battle of the Sexes” tennis tournament on April 3, 1977 […]
35 Beautiful Photos of Swedish Actress Märta Torén During Her Brief Career
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1925 in Stockholm, Swedish actress Märta Torén began her career on the stage after studying at the […]
Portraits of Wild Bill Hickok, the Most Famous of All Western Gunfighters
This post was originally published on this siteJames Butler Hickok (May 27, 1837 – August 2, 1876), better known as “Wild Bill” Hickok, was a […]
Midsummer Night Celebrations in Kirunavaara, Sweden, Where the Sun Doesn’t Set During Summer, 1901
This post was originally published on this siteIn Kiruna, the sun doesn’t set for 47 days during the summer. This phenomenon, known as midnight sun, […]
African American Children in the Civil War Through Amazing Photos
This post was originally published on this siteThe Civil War touched the lives of children in both similar and vastly different ways. The Civil War […]
Historical Photographs of Seattle Regrades at the Beginning of the 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteStarting in 1897 and continuing through 1930, Seattle undertook a series of regrades to flatten the city’s terrain. […]
Before Becoming an Actor and President, Ronald Reagan Was a Proud Lifeguard
This post was originally published on this siteRonald Reagan is the only U.S. President to ever be a movie star before he was President. But […]
Intriguing Vintage Photos of London in 1973 and 1974
This post was originally published on this siteA decade of cultural and political change — these nostalgic and splendid images, taken by Mary Brown while […]
30 Photos Capture Street Scenes of Paris in the Mid-1980s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1980s was the decade of change for Paris. In 1981, François Mitterand was elected President of France, […]
Estelle Taylor: One of the Most Beautiful Silent Film Stars of the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1894 in Wilmington, Delaware, American actress, singer, and model Estelle Taylor began appearing in small roles in […]